2026 Budget Calendar
(Tentative Schedule – Subject to Change)
Fall (October – December)
- October
- Review prior year audit results.
- Develop budget calendar and present to the Board for adoption.
- Begin enrollment and staffing projections.
- Update long-range financial plan and capital project needs.
- November
- Review building/department budget requests.
- Begin discussions on instructional program needs.
- Review staffing levels, contractual obligations, and enrollment trends.
- December
- Board reviews preliminary budget parameters and goals.
Winter (January – February)
- January
- Governor releases Executive Budget proposal (by Jan. 16).
- Review projected state aid runs and fiscal outlook.
- Hold first Budget workshop (date to be determined)
- February
- Continue Budget workshops (February 26th, 6PM @ Middle-High School Auditorium)
- Board discusses tax levy limit calculation.
- Prepare Property Tax Report Card draft.
Early Spring (March – April)
- March
- State budget typically due April 1 (impacts state aid figures).
- Adjust revenue/expenditure projections accordingly.
- Continue workshops (March 11th, 6PM @ Middle-High School Auditorium)
- April
- Board adopts proposed budget at least 7 days before the public hearing on April 15th, 2026
- May
- Board holds Budget Hearing May 11th, 2026
- Mail Budget Notice to all qualified voters no later than 6 days before vote.
- May 19th, 2026 Budget Vote held in high school cafeteria
- If budget is defeated: Board decides whether to hold a revote (must be the third Tuesday in June) or adopt a contingency budget.
March 9, 2026
Good Evening Patriot Families,
As we continue planning for the 2026–2027 school year, I want to share several important upcoming dates related to the AVCS budget development process. This week I will be attending two town board meetings and the Board of Education will be hosting its second budget workshop. We will also be holding our annual special bus vote.
Special Bus Vote
- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Middle School-High School cafeteria in Clintonville. Voting hours will be from 12:00 noon to 8:00 PM.
Town Board Meetings
- Town of Chesterfield — March 10 at 6:00 PM
- Town of Jay — March 12 at 6:00 PM
Board of Education Budget Workshop
- Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00 PM in the High School Auditorium
Budget workshops are intended as informational and planning sessions for the Board, focusing on discussion among Board members regarding the AVCS 2026-2027 budget.
We encourage all community members to attend and stay informed as we work to develop a budget that supports student success and reflects the needs of our district. Thank you for your continued support of AVCS.
Sincerely,
Michael Francia
AVCS Superintendent
February 23, 2026
The AuSable Valley community is invited to attend the first Budget Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. in the AuSable Valley Middle/High School Auditorium. This session is open to the public to hear about the budget and planning process, though there will not be a time for public comment.
Budget workshops are intended as informational and planning sessions for the Board, focusing on discussion among Board members. Public input is still valued and welcomed, and there will be opportunities for feedback during upcoming regular board meetings.
We encourage the community to stay informed and engaged as we work together toward planning the budget for next school year.
December 1st, 2025
Reminder: Community Budget Forum – Join the Conversation
The AuSable Valley Central School District invites all families, staff, students, and community members to take part in an upcoming Community Budget Forum as we begin planning for the 2026–2027 school year.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 — 6:00 PM
AuSable Valley Middle/High School Auditorium
This forum is a chance for our community to come together, learn more about the budget process, and share thoughts and ideas that will help guide our work. We value your input and hope you’ll join us for this important conversation about the future of AuSable Valley.
December 3rd Agenda
6:00-6:30 Brief Financial Overview
6:30-8:00 Community Comments
- All community members must sign in to speak
- The open comment period will be held for up to 90 minutes
Why This Matters
Your feedback helps guide the Board of Education and district administration as we:
- Understand community priorities and values
- Make informed, transparent financial decisions
- Balance fiscal responsibility with student and staff needs
- Plan for the future while maintaining high-quality educational programs
Can’t Attend in Person?
You can still share your thoughts by completing our Community Budget Input Survey — open through December 19.
Click here to take the survey: Community Budget Input Survey
Together, we can continue building a strong future for AuSable Valley.
For updates, visit www.avcs.org or follow AuSable Valley Central School District on Facebook.
November 17th, 2025
Community Budget Forum – Join the Conversation
The AuSable Valley Central School District invites all families, staff, students, and community members to take part in an upcoming Community Budget Forum as we begin planning for the 2026–2027 school year.
This forum is a chance for our community to come together, learn more about the budget process, and share thoughts and ideas that will help guide our work. We value your input and hope you’ll join us for this important conversation about the future of AuSable Valley.
What to Expect
- A brief overview of the budget development process
- Discussion of state funding challenges and the impact of “save harmless” due to declining enrollment
- Updates on district priorities
- An open discussion and community feedback session
Why This Matters
Your feedback helps guide the Board of Education and district administration as we:
- Understand community priorities and values
- Make informed, transparent financial decisions
- Balance fiscal responsibility with student and staff needs
- Plan for the future while maintaining high-quality educational programs
Can’t Attend in Person?
You can still share your thoughts by completing our Community Budget Input Survey — open through December 19.
Click here to take the survey: Community Budget Input Survey
Together, we can continue building a strong future for AuSable Valley.
For updates, visit www.avcs.org or follow AuSable Valley Central School District on Facebook.
October 17th, 2025
Dear Patriot Community,
I want to thank everyone who was able to attend the Board of Education meeting this past Wednesday October 15th, 2025. I also understand that many of you were unable to be there in person, so I wanted to take a moment to follow up and share Dr. Timbs’ presentation.
Dr. Timbs provided an in-depth look at our current financial situation and projected trends over the next five years. His analysis showed a significant gap between our revenues and expenditures. This challenge stems from several factors: a Foundation Aid formula that bases aid on property value rather than the needs of our students, the expiration of temporary ARP funds that helped us address learning loss, and rising costs tied to inflation and contractual obligations.
The study makes it clear that stabilizing our finances will require a combination of exceeding the tax cap and making careful reductions, as our current reserves and fund balance are not sufficient to offset the shortfall.
We have faced challenging times before, and I am confident that by staying united around our students, engaging in thoughtful planning and strengthening our partnerships with families and the community, we will take the steps needed to ensure long-term financial stability for AVCS.
Thank you for your continued trust, support, and commitment to our students and schools.
Sincerely,
Michael Francia
Superintendent
A copy of Dr Timbs’ presentation can be found here
2025 Election Results
Proposition #1 – Budget
565 – Yes
278 – No
Board Candidates
Term A:
Scott Bombard (incumbent) – unopposed – 628 votes
Term B:
Kenneth Bruno, Jr. – unopposed – 641 votes
Term C:
Jason Fuller (incumbent) – unopposed – 632 votes
Term D:
Shannon Stanley (incumbent) – 347 votes
Margaret Rondeau – 425 votes
Term E:
Jason Parrow – 475 votes
Bradford Hanley – 289 votes
Documents
NY State Property Tax Cap Information
2025-26 Property Tax Report Card
2024-25 Property Tax Report Card
2023-24 Property Tax Report Card
2022-23 Property Tax Report Card
2021-22 Property Tax Report Card
2020-21 Property Tax Report Card
2024-25 District Financial Statement
2023-24 District Financial Statement
2022-23 District Financial Statement
2021-22 District Financial Statement
2020-21 District Financial Statement
2019-20 District Financial Statement
2024-2025 Single Audited Financial Statements
2023-2024 Single Audited Financial Statements
2022-2023 Single Audited Financial Statements
2021-2022 Single Audited Financial Statements
2020-2021 Single Audited Financial Statements
2019-2020 Single Audited Financial Statements
2024-2025 Audit Management Letter (SAS 114)
2023-2024 Audit Management Letter (SAS 114)
2022-2023 Audit Management Letter (SAS 114)
2021-2022 Audit Management Letter (SAS 114)
2020-2021 Audit Management Letter (SAS 114)
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